Milk strainer



Nov,'24 1 1,562,911

G. S. OTT

MILK STRAINER Filed April 11 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet l Nov. 24, 925..1,562,91l

G. S. OTT

MILK STRAINER Filed April 11, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Nov. 2 5,

Ul li'litily GEORGE S. OT'T, OI" EXELAND, WISCOI'SE BARTLETT, 0FLJLELAND, 'WISCGNSIN.

MILK STRAINEB.

Application filed April 11, 1925. Serial No, 22,418.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it knownthat l, Gnouen S. Orr, a citizen of the United States,residing at Exeland, in the county of Sawyer and State of lVisconsinhave invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Milk trainer, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved strainer for milk and the like,and it has been designed with a view toward providing a novel means forholding a straining cloth over and upon an appropriate receptacle.

The improved strainer relies more particularly for its novelty upon aframe over which the straining cloth is stretched tautly, noveldetachable clamping means being provided for holding the cloth in placeupon the frame.

The frame is rendered particularly advantageous due to the fact that itis com posed of hinged sections whereby to permit one section, with thecloth thereon, to be swung up to permit access to be had to the interiorof the collecting receptacle without disturbing the strainer.

A further advantage is derived from the use of a characteristic clothclamping member which is such as to provide an antisplashing shieldextending above the surface of the cloth, to prevent spilling of themilk on the floor if notcarefully poured.

Other objects and advantages of the in vention will become apparent fromthe following description and drawings.

To the accompanying drawings :lormiug a part of this application and inwhich like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout thesame:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a strainer constructed in accordance withthe present invention.

Figure 2 is a side view thereof with a portion of the cloth torn away toexpose the hinge joint of the frame.

Figure 3 is a central section through Figure 2.

Figure t is perspective view of one end portion of a cloth clampingmember.

Figure 5 is a similarview of one end portion of a similar cloth clampingmember.

As before intimated, the invention comprises mainly a frame which in thepresent instance is in the form of a ring made up of two half sections 1of substantially duplicate constructioin these sections being pivotallyconnected as at Each section is provided with a horizontal flange Inthis connection it will be observed that the frame is adapted to setupon a suitable collecting receptacle l, and in the showing thereceptacle is provided with a curved rim and therefore, the flange 3 iscurved to conform to the shape of this rim so that it will seat firmlyupon it. I would also direct attention to the fact that the sections ofthe ring are provided with an outwardly pressed portion forming anannular retaining rim. A piece of fabric 5 is stretched across the ringand is adapted to be clamped tl'icreon. As shown in the drawing, thefabric will be of a size to overhang the ring, and the receptacle.

As previously stated, novel means em ployed for clamping the fabric inposition. To accomplish this end two diiierent but substantiallysemi-circular :lan'iping members (see Figures t and 5) 6 and 7 areemployed; The member 6 is shaped to coin form to the interior of onehalf-section of the ring and this member is provided with hooks 8 on itsupper edge to take over said half-section. It will be noted that the1116111- her 6 terminates in spaced relation from the pivots 2 so as notto interfere with the swinging of one section to open position asindicated in Figure 2. The other member 7 is likewise of a length lessthan the halfsection with which it cooperates. Further, this men'ibeii'is shaped. to conform to the last .named half-section. It will be notedhowever that the upper portion 9 of this member extends a considerabledistance above the cloth 5. This extended portion consti tutes ananti-splashing shield. Lugs having hooks 10 are fastened to the shieldand rest upon that portion of the cloth extending over the frame.Cooperative with each of the members 6 and 7 is an arcuate retainingwire 11, the ends of which are directed angularly as at 12. Theangularly directed ends of the wire on the member 6 are connected withstandards 13 at the ends of this member. In the other instance howeverthe shield 9 is provided with eyes l t with which the angularly directedends 13 are connected. It will also be observed that the shield isprovided with especially shaped brackets 15 and that loops 16 areslidable upon these brackets and upon the arms 13 to maintain the vires11 in clamped position. Loops I arrows in Figure 2.

m It is thought that by considcring 16 are slidable upon the standards13'and cooperate with the arms 12 forpressing the other clamping wire inplace.

In practice, the ring-like frame'is placed 5 upon the rim of thecollecting r eeptacle and a piece of cloth is stretched over this frame.Now, the two clamping members 6 and 7 are placed within the frame withthe arcuate clamping wires 11 on the'outside. The cloth is thus causedto pass over the ring as shown in Figure 3 and to orerhang. After thecloth has been-stretched taut, the clamping 'wires are fastened downtightly by 'sliding the loops l6 and 16 upon their respectivepart-s'inan'obv'ious manner. If it is desired to obt'ain access to theinterior of the receptacle-at any time "with the strainer in place,th'at se'ction carrying the clamping member 6 may be swung up asrepresented by the By pouring the milk upon the stretchedcloth, it willbe e't icie'ntly strained, and there will be no liability of thestrainer becoming displaced or thecloth sinking down into'the receptacleunder the weight of the fluid. After each straining operation thee'lothcan be removed, "and the frame and clamping members cleansed thoroughly,Thus the device is rendered ery sanitary and very convenient in use. thede scription in connection with the drawings persons familiar withdevices of this kind will be able to "obtain a clear understanding ofthe same. Therefore, a "more lengthy description is deemed unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown anddescribed, it is to be understood that minor changes coming Within thefield of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim HS'HBW and desire tosecure by Let ters Patent is 1. A strainer comprising a frameconstructed to permit it to be placed upon the open top of a collectionreceptacle, s'aid frame'being made up of'hingedly connected halfsection's, a pair'o'f clamping members adapted for disposition on theinterior of the frame, said members being shaped 'to conform to saidhalf sections,and clamping Wires pivot-allymountedupon said membersandadapt-ed to engage the exterior ofsaid frame.

2. A strainer comprising a frame constructed to permit it to be placedupon the open top of a collection receptacle, said frame being made upof h'ingedlyconnected half-sections, a pair of clamping members adaptedfor disposition on the interior of the frame, said members being shapedto conform to said half-sections, clamping wires pivotally mount d uponsaid members and adapted to engage the exterior of said frame, one ofsaid clan'ipii'ig members being of a height greater than the frame, theextended portion thereof forming an hintisplashing shield.

In testimony whereof I aflix urysignature.

GEORGE S. OTT.

